Wakaichiro (若一郎) Loses 4th Match

On day 8, American sumotori Wakaichiro (若一郎) faced Takaseiryu, a veteran of sumo’s lower ranks. With 3 matches to go for Natsu, Wakaichiro’s record is now 2-2, with plenty of room to secure a winning kachi-koshi record. Takaseiryu scored the win via okuridashi, when Wakaichiro got turned around and forced out from behind.